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Bartholin's gland

Syllabification: (Bar·tho·lin's gland)
Pronunciation: /ˈbärtl-inz/

Definition of Bartholin's gland

noun

Anatomy
  • one of a pair of glands lying near the entrance of the vagina, which secrete a fluid that lubricates the vulva.

Origin:

early 18th century: named by Caspar Bartholin (1655–1738), Danish anatomist, as a tribute to his father

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